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The Right Choice | Bumrungrad International Hospital

Mr. Mohammad didn’t expect to find out that he had cancer this way. After contracting COVID-19 he discovered that he had a lung mass. Upon hearing about Bumrungrad International Hospital, he contacted the hospital’s Referral Office in his home country that connected him with Dr. Pattanasak Lertpradit, a cardiothoracic surgeon. The team of experts in oncology and surgery helped Mr. Mohammad make the right choice.

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Living with a purpose | Bumrungrad International Horizon Center

Ms. Yalinsok was diagnosed with a type of cancer known as Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learning of the diagnosis was very difficult as well as going through the treatments was an isolating experience. But with the help of Bumrungrad's oncology team, which includes chemo- and radiation therapy, the coordination physicians' assistance, and psychological support, Ms. Yalinsok is thriving today.

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The Magic Bullets: Fight Various Types of Cancers with Immunotherapy

It would not be an overstatement to say past decade has been the grand opening of immunotherapy. Ever since it arrived, this novel treatment method ushered in a huge mortality rate decline for many cancers. Aside from the effectiveness in its core feature--killing cancer--its steady rise in popularity can also be attributed to low side effects. Instead of using the blunt-foreign-object approach to deal with cancer, immunotherapy stimulates the immune system into ridding the body of cancer by itself. The therapy is available for breast cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and more.

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The Portrait | Mind Over Cancer

“Positive thinking, not putting too much pressure on yourself and always believing that you are in fact cancer free, living a happy life as you normally do, that is the key to being cured of cancer.” This is how Tin May Lwin, a former university lecturer from Myanmar, chose to approach her treatment for breast cancer at the Horizon Cancer Center: with a heart full of joy.

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Ending by design: a lesson in life and love

“We sincerely wish to empower the patients to live their very best lives in the way that they wish to, even when it seems like there is not much under their control as the end approaches. Together, we can make this a beautiful ending.”

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Sarcoma Cancer - Early Detection for A Better Chance of Survival

  “Sarcoma is similar to other types of cancers that if detected early, the treatment can proved very effective. On the contrary, if the cancer is found in a metastatic stage, the survival rate is markedly reduced.”

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New Breast Cancer Treatments Appear on the Horizon

“Good news from world leading cancer experts signals new hope for breast cancer patients”

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Nurse Navigator; A consultant and supporting friend for the cancer patients

Being diagnosed with cancer is a heavy and sinking experience for patients. It is our duty to provide something for patient to hold onto and get above the water.” Our principle dictates that we prioritize what is best for the patient which we will assess from overall perspective – a combination of mind, heart, and soul – so that the patient may receive the best care and solution.

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Genomic Profiling in Cancer: Matching Patients to The Right Treatment

Bumrungrad International Hospital raises the bar of innovative cancer treatment with comprehensive genomic testing in Thailand

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